What
or whom inspired you to become a writer?
I
have always written, but I took a creative writing class in high
school. I had the most awesome teacher. She was great at inspiration
and mentor to her students. She had some “out there” sort of
ideas for the time (write something about a song on an album of her
choosing). It had to be a short story if I recall correctly. In her
eyes no one was a bad writer. She encouraged me to pursue the craft
further.
They
stayed pretty much the same. I try to do all my social media, pr
work, emails in the morning and spend the afternoons and evenings
writing. This way if I’m really on to something in the afternoon I
don’t have to quit I can continue to write well into the night.
How
did you come up with the plot?
I
thought it was something that needed to be written and it’s sort of
autobiographical in parts. Which ones, I’ll never tell! But I spent
a lot of time handwriting ideas, etc. on paper and then one afternoon
I just flew with it. Once I started it, the story just evolved.
What
is your favorite part in Timeless Sojourn?
Probably
where the main female character, Anne decides to cast aside her self
doubt and look forward and accept whatever comes, rather than be
chained by some of her past fears and experiences. She takes the big
step and decides to live in the moment rather than in the fear of
what could happen.
What
was the hardest part to write?
The
dialogue for some of the lesser characters; women gossiping. I found
that hard but wanted it to sound authentic.
What
character is the most/least like you, and in what ways?
Anne,
the primary character is a lot like me Her struggles, decisions, how
she deals with things at a time in her life she really shouldn’t
have to.
The
least like me – probably Margaret, Geoffrey’s (the main male
character) sister. She is easily influenced and makes decisions
without doing her research and fact checking.
What
would your ideal career be, if you couldn’t be an author?
Hmmm,
I’d probably go back into public relations because I did that and
had a successful career at it. Only this time I’d have my own firm
and branch out into new territories.
Do
you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay attention to them,
or let them influence your writing?
Of
course I read them! Getting reviews is hard unless you’re on the
NYT bestsellers list! But that’s all I do. I read them. If there is
a negative I try to learn from it and if it’s a technical negative,
then I try to fix it. I don’t let reviews influence my writing.
Which
question are you most sick of answering in interviews?
LOL!
I can’t think of one. Most all the questions put to me are good,
thought provoking ones.
Do
you have any other books in the works?
Oh
yes. I have the sequel to Tudor Rose in the works along with about
four other projects that I’m either writing or are in some form of
research. I hope to have the sequel to Tudor Rose out by the end of
2012.
Jamie will be giving away a $25 Amazon GC to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/05/virtual-book-tour-timeless-sojourn-by.html
About the Author:
Jamie
Salisbury cannot imagine a time when she did not write. A skill that
has served her well throughout her professional career. Public
relations in and around the entertainment industry, photography,
editing, and special event planning all elevated her passion for
writing.
An
avid reader of histories, biographies, and romance, it's only natural
that part of the products of her pen are historical romances
featuring characters so authentic they spring forth from the page and
shake the reader's hand. Many of her teen years were spent in Chile,
but she and her family were forced out of the country when the
political climate demanded it.
Taking
the plunge to take her writing professional came as a result of a
series of foot surgeries that left her with a lot of time on her
hands. Unable to walk great distances at the time, she started
writing as a way to pass the time. Her experiences of how
dramatically her life had changed at first. Then the new world of
e-publishing inspired her to digitally publish her first novel,
Perpetual Love, rather than relegate it to the dreaded drawer. She
couldn't be happier with her decision to grab the publishing industry
by the shoulders and force it to pay attention to all she has to
offer.
Two
more novels have followed: Blood Lust and Tudor Rose, with more to
follow soon.
Jamie
now lives outside of Atlanta, but the love for travel has never
abandoned her. Adventure, exploration, and intrigue permeate her
prose to the core.
In
those few moments of the day when she's not writing or thinking about
writing, she finds knitting a way to relax and unwind. Other
interests include photography, equestrianism, reading, and of course
traveling.
Jamie
hopes her writing will entertain, enlighten, and inspire others to
pick up the pen and pursue their own dreams. She loves to be
contacted by readers, writers, and history buffs.
Website:
http://www.jamiesalisbury.webs.com
Twitter:
@JamieRSalisbury
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ReplyDeleteYou'll get sick of me soon xD
Don't you just love it when you're planning for a book and everything just falls into place? It's the best feeling ever :P
I'm a little like you, where the 'do things in the morning' come in, though my mornings are probably later than yours!
I get up, get sorted, put the guinea pigs out and then check my emails before I write...But oh what a distraction the internet can be...I find myself constantly checking my emails xD
I LOVED Timeless Sojourn. It was an amazing book written by an amazing author and I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Hugs
Thank you for hosting Jamie today!
ReplyDeleteI am an older woman who married a younger man back many decades ago when it wasn't nearly as acceptable as it is today (thank goodness times are changing!). Your book sounds fantastic.
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@Natalie Thanks Natalie! Yes I do love it when everything falls into place because it does not always happen that way, does it.
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Thanks Momjane! Yes, I'm glad to see that the older woman/younger man is becoming more socially acceptable - I'm also hoping that Timeless Sojourn will show that it's not the "cougar" (and I hate that term) relationship that is so stereotypical.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to read Timeless Sojourn and enjoy it.
Jamie
Thanks for having me here on Coffee Addicted Writer today! I'll be checking in throughout the day!!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds really intriguing, and I'm sure your varied life experiences really influenced that. Congratulations on the release!
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Thank you for your comment - and yes some of my own life experiences drifted into the book.
ReplyDeleteIntrigued about the book after reading your post. I have a few drafts of writings I consider putting together, but never have finished. Maybe someday. Dropping in from Alexa Hop & hope you can drop by too. Visiting from DearCreatives.com
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ReplyDeleteTheresa - I'll make a point of checking it out! Thanks and hope you get a chance to read Timeless Sojourn - definitely work on your drafts - you never know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Trisha! I'll go check it out myself!
ReplyDeleteIf I wrote I'd be reading my reviews too. It's only natural. Great that you view them as a learning experience, as it were.
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I adore the cover, it's really pretty.
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